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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,995

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,502

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $19

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserForteForteForte
TrimClassicLXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,275 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $17,801 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
Cargo net   50 50 50
Floor mats   125 125 125
Cargo net   42 42 42
Floor mats   102 102 102
Options (change) 0 175 175 175
Options (change) 0 144 144 144
Destination 720 895 895 895
Total Price $18,995 $19,270 $23,170 $24,870
Total Invoice $18,521 $18,502 $22,005 $23,461

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserForteForteForte
TrimClassicLXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,995$19,270$23,170$24,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,020-3,775-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,995$18,250$19,395$20,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145$2,570
Total Invoice$18,521$18,502$22,005$23,461
Adjustments for Features0-979-3,585-3,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,521$17,523$18,420$19,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$897$2,117

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Features Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelPT CruiserForteForteForte
TrimClassicLXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150   
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player $50  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Removable second row seats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$3,670$6,425$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020$3,775$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-979-3,585-3,821

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
ModelPT CruiserForte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length168.9 in171.3 in
Width67.1 in70.1 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft356.4 ft3

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